MSP collects 600 pounds of prescription drugs

Thursday

May 1, 2014 at 6:00 PM

The Hillsdale Daily News

LANSING — The Michigan State Police (MSP) collected nearly 600 pounds of prescription drugs on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.The MSP partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other local law enforcement agencies for the event to provide a safe, convenient and responsible venue for citizens to dispose of unwanted and unused prescription drugs.Posts collecting prescriptions around Hillsdale County included the Coldwater post, which collected 2.7 pounds and the Jackson post, with 56.6 pounds.All 29 MSP posts participated in the one-day event by serving as drop-off points for citizens to discard expired, unused and unwanted medication for destruction. The service was free and anonymous with no questions asked.Hillsdale County residents can drop off prescription drugs at two locations — the Jonesville Village Police Department and the Hillsdale City Police Department. Drop-off boxes are available at both locations.All controlled substances are accepted, including pain relievers, antidepressants, sleep aids and pet medications. Non-controlled substances, over-the-counter medications, needles and liquids are not accepted.The drop-off locations are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Nash Drugs in Hillsdale also collects prescriptions with its Yellow Jug Old Drugs canister.Sharps, including needles, are collected at the Hillsdale Community Health Center. Visit their laboratory to pick up a sharps container.